Pep Guardiola pens contract extension, Amorim won't spend in January

Key football updates: Guardiola extends at City, Super Eagles stumble, Amorim denied transfers, Vieira joins Genoa, and Bentancur faces a 7-match ban.

Pep Guardiola has signed a one-year extension to continue in his role as the manager of Manchester City as his previous contract expires in the summer of 2025. (Photo credit: Sky Sports)

As the international break draws to a close, we examine the consequences of some games and discuss some of the most popular topics in the world of football. Here you go!

Guardiola extends to the Etihad.

Despite the possibility of a severe punishment stemming from the ongoing hearing on financial breaches of up to 115 charges, Manchester City has received a significant boost with the extension of Pep Guardiola's contract.

The Spanish manager has penned a new deal for another year on his contract that expires next June, putting to an end the speculation around his future. This offers confidence to the club after the announcement of the exit of their director of football.

Is Eguavoen talented enough for the Super Eagles?

The Super Eagles of Nigeria lost at home to Rwanda on Monday, sparking anger among the fans who were at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium for the final qualifying game for the 2025 AFCON.

Fans are wondering if Austin Eguavoen, who rotated his squad for the game after the Super Eagles secured top spot in the group and a ticket to Morocco, will hold the position permanently. Is Eguavoen effective enough?

Amorim won’t get January signings.

A newly appointed Manchester United manager, Ruben Amorim, has been asked to maximize the quality in his squad, as he won’t be handed any wallets in January, a United source has revealed.

Amorim’s predecessor, Erik Ten Hag, signed 15 first-team players at a huge cost to the club, with many of them yet to impress or fulfill their promises. There are growing concerns about the financial situation of the club, and this means they will be cautious with the purse in January.

Genoa hires Vieira to replace Gilardino.

After a run of poor results that has left them in 17^th position on the Serie A log, Italian side Genoa has fired coach Alberto Gilardino and lined up former Arsenal star Patrick Vieira as his replacement.

Genoa has started the season poorly with only one win in their last five games. The former Crystal Palace manager will begin his Genoa career with a home game against Cagliari on Sunday. Will he be able to turn things around at Genoa?

Bentancur cops a seven-match ban.

The FA's decision to impose a seven-match ban on Uruguayan midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur for his racial slur towards teammate Heung Min Son earlier in the new season explains the current situation at Tottenham.

Bentancur made a racially offensive statement when he implied that everyone in South Korea looks alike. The Europa League will allow Bentancur to play, but he won't make his domestic debut until Christmas Day.